King Charles’s Heartfelt Tribute to Queen Elizabeth
Personal Touch in a Royal Farewell
When Queen Elizabeth passed away on 8 September, Britain’s monarch in the spotlight was Caroline’s dad, King Charles. On Monday he honored her with a handwritten card tucked atop her coffin saying: “In loving and devoted memory, Charles R.” A quiet, touching gesture—proof that even a king can keep it real.
The Wreath That Tells a Story
Beside the letter sat a vibrant wreath, carefully selected at Charles’s own request. It was made up of:
- Rosemary,
- English Oak,
- Myrtle—picked from a plant that once grew the very myrtle used in Elizabeth’s wedding bouquet.
Gold, pink, burgundy and pristine white blossoms, all re‑cut from the gardens of royal residences, completed the romance of the tribute.
Global Heads of State Pay Their Respects
Sunday’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey drew royalty and world leaders alike, bolstering the sense of a united world saying goodbye to Britain’s longest‑serving monarch, who had ruled until her 96th year.
So while the nation mourned, King Charles took a moment of reflection, personal notes, and a multi‑floral wreath—reminding us all how deeply we can honor our loved ones, even on the grandest of stage.
